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Medical Doctor salary
Average medical doctor salary
$181,967
How much does a medical doctor make?
The average medical doctor salary in the United States is $181,967. Medical doctor salaries typically range between $95,000 and $347,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for medical doctors is $87.48 per hour.
Medical doctor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Medical doctors earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Medical Doctor earn more?
Medical Doctor salary estimates from across the web
Average medical doctor salary by state
Highest paying states for medical doctors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $149,070 | $71.67 |
| 2 | Alabama | $151,071 | $72.63 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $148,086 | $71.20 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $146,456 | $70.41 |
| 5 | Texas | $156,280 | $75.13 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $145,030 | $69.73 |
| 7 | Florida | $153,033 | $73.57 |
| 8 | Arkansas | $142,868 | $68.69 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $147,368 | $70.85 |
| 10 | California | $155,309 | $74.67 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $147,164 | $70.75 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $143,580 | $69.03 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $145,787 | $70.09 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $146,713 | $70.54 |
| 15 | Vermont | $149,443 | $71.85 |
| 16 | Kansas | $147,392 | $70.86 |
| 17 | Arizona | $144,879 | $69.65 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $138,457 | $66.57 |
| 19 | Illinois | $142,225 | $68.38 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $144,595 | $69.52 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $156,737 | $75.35 |
| 22 | Georgia | $141,115 | $67.84 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $141,984 | $68.26 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $141,526 | $68.04 |
| 25 | Maine | $142,034 | $68.29 |
| 26 | Nevada | $138,641 | $66.65 |
| 27 | Idaho | $139,463 | $67.05 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $139,789 | $67.21 |
| 29 | Missouri | $138,770 | $66.72 |
| 30 | Delaware | $140,048 | $67.33 |
| 31 | Virginia | $139,016 | $66.83 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $130,696 | $62.83 |
| 33 | Montana | $136,983 | $65.86 |
| 34 | Maryland | $142,326 | $68.43 |
| 35 | Iowa | $136,285 | $65.52 |
| 36 | Washington | $139,491 | $67.06 |
| 37 | Ohio | $135,853 | $65.31 |
| 38 | Oregon | $137,420 | $66.07 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $138,821 | $66.74 |
| 40 | Michigan | $131,540 | $63.24 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $137,453 | $66.08 |
| 42 | Alaska | $129,046 | $62.04 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $128,362 | $61.71 |
| 44 | Indiana | $123,626 | $59.44 |
| 45 | New York | $130,040 | $62.52 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $117,295 | $56.39 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $130,833 | $62.90 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | $129,016 | $62.03 |
| 49 | Colorado | $118,755 | $57.09 |
| 50 | Utah | $120,932 | $58.14 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $114,643 | $55.12 |
Highest paying cities for medical doctors
The highest-paying cities for medical doctors are Brownsville, TX, Orlando, FL, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville, TX | $190,328 | $91.50 |
| 2 | Orlando, FL | $185,977 | $89.41 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $178,493 | $85.81 |
| 4 | Olathe, KS | $177,784 | $85.47 |
| 5 | Tulsa, OK | $172,693 | $83.03 |
| 6 | Greenville, NC | $172,361 | $82.87 |
| 7 | North Charleston, SC | $165,775 | $79.70 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $160,409 | $77.12 |
| 9 | Madison, WI | $158,755 | $76.32 |
| 10 | Ottumwa, IA | $157,053 | $75.51 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $153,047 | $73.58 |
| 12 | Annandale, VA | $152,177 | $73.16 |
| 13 | Greenwich, CT | $151,732 | $72.95 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $151,312 | $72.75 |
| 15 | Dearborn, MI | $144,393 | $69.42 |
| 16 | Syracuse, NY | $139,475 | $67.06 |
| 17 | Belmont, MA | $138,525 | $66.60 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $138,095 | $66.39 |
| 19 | Columbus, IN | $135,507 | $65.15 |
Medical Doctor salary details
A medical doctor's salary ranges from $95,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $347,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a medical doctor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $347,000 | $28,917 | $167 |
| 75th Percentile | $255,000 | $21,250 | $123 |
| Average | $181,967 | $15,164 | $87 |
| 25th Percentile | $129,000 | $10,750 | $62 |
| 10th Percentile | $95,000 | $7,917 | $46 |
Highest paying medical doctor jobs
The highest paying types of medical doctors are family practice md, physician, and acute care physician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Practice Physician | $205,717 | $17,143 | $98.90 | 55,016 |
| Family Physician | $215,471 | $17,956 | $103.59 | 47,352 |
| Ob/Gyn Physician | $200,423 | $16,702 | $96.36 | 40,222 |
| Staff Physician | $216,755 | $18,063 | $104.21 | 107,732 |
| Primary Care Physician | $214,843 | $17,904 | $103.29 | 130,606 |
| Acute Care Physician | $219,416 | $18,285 | $105.49 | 118,621 |
Top companies hiring medical doctors now:
Which companies pay medical doctors the most?
Medical doctor salaries at Pacific Medical Centers and Fairview Health Services are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average medical doctor salary at companies like Silver Cross Hospital and Kaiser Permanente are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Medical Centers | $250,848 | $120.60 |
| 2 | Fairview Health Services | $222,644 | $107.04 |
| 3 | Silver Cross Hospital | $221,707 | $106.59 |
| 4 | Kaiser Permanente | $217,240 | $104.44 |
| 5 | Mobile Programming | $208,514 | $100.25 |
| 6 | Medical Center Clinic | $206,942 | $99.49 |
| 7 | Kirkman Co | $206,819 | $99.43 |
| 8 | ST. JOSEPH'S MERCY HEALTH CENTER | $206,819 | $99.43 |
| 9 | DOCTORS' CENTER MANAGEMENT CORP | $206,819 | $99.43 |
| 10 | Amg Illinois Ltd | $202,948 | $97.57 |
| 11 | NextLevel Health | $197,529 | $94.97 |
| 12 | Central Florida Health Care, Inc. | $196,869 | $94.65 |
| 13 | Acacia Network | $192,396 | $92.50 |
| 14 | Lexington Medical Center | $186,201 | $89.52 |
| 15 | Bastion Technologies | $183,824 | $88.38 |
| 16 | BRC | $180,647 | $86.85 |
| 17 | Acadia Pharmaceuticals | $180,462 | $86.76 |
| 18 | Pediatric Associates, Inc. | $170,840 | $82.13 |
| 19 | ARUP Laboratories | $161,575 | $77.68 |
| 20 | Rome Medical Group | $158,009 | $75.97 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Medical Doctor salary by industry
The average medical doctor salary varies across industries:
- The average medical doctor salary in the transportation industry is $180,010, the highest of any industry.
- The average medical doctor salary in the finance industry is $172,371.
- Medical doctors in the government industry earn an average salary of $143,882, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for medical doctors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $180,010 | $86.54 |
| 2 | Insurance | $172,371 | $82.87 |
| 3 | Health Care | $168,111 | $80.82 |
| 4 | Government | $143,882 | $69.17 |
High Paying Medical Doctor Jobs
Medical Doctor salary trends
The average medical doctor salary has risen by $37,012 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average medical doctor earned $144,955 annually, but today, they earn $181,967 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for medical doctors over the last decade.
Compare medical doctor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average medical doctor salary over time
Compare medical doctor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Medical Doctor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,000 | $87.48 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $178,000 | $85.36 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $175,000 | $83.92 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $173,000 | $82.93 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $165,000 | $79.49 | +3.2% |
Recently added medical doctor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffdash | Medical Doctor | Nome, TX | 12/14/2024 | $250,000 |
| Actalent | Medical Assitant | San Antonio, TX | 12/14/2024 | $37,566 |
| Patriot Medical PC | Medical Doctor | New York, NY | 12/13/2024 | $150,000 |
| Kiesgen Consulting LLC | Doctor of Optometry OD-Medically Focused | Austin, TX | 12/13/2024 | $170,000 |
| Kiesgen Consulting LLC | Doctor of Optometry OD-Medically Focused | Little Rock, AR | 12/13/2024 | $170,000 |
| All's Well Health Care Services | Medical Doctor | Jacksonville, FL | 12/12/2024 | $200,000 |
| Learn4Good Ltd. | Medical Doctor | Colorado Springs, CO | 12/12/2024 | $200,000 |
| Celebrating Life Community Health Center | Medical Doctor (MD/DO) | Costa Mesa, CA | 12/11/2024 | $250,000 |
| Trinity Employment Specialists | Medical Assisant | Ocala, FL | 12/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Indian Health Service | Medical Doctor | Sonora, CA | 12/06/2024 | $243,000 |
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